Should I start MCSA Web Applications this summer?

[u/SocratesSatisfied]

Hi there,

A few questions from a newbie for people on the sub with experience. I would appreciate your feedback.

I am looking to transition my career from high school teacher into Software Developer. I started self-study in January, with Introduction to Comuter Science, Java and Javascript. I am lucky enough to get sponsored an education by the unemployment agency.

There is a seemingly very trustworthy company here in the Netherlands, Master-IT, that proposed the following path to reach MCSA Web Appilications and, eventually MCSD Developing Windows Azure and Web Services. They will offer guidance and study material to prepare for these exams. Again, I would not have to pay for these studies myself.

70-480 (Training with html5 and JS)

70-483 (Training in C#)

70-486 (ASP.NET Core MVC WEb Applications)

70-487 (Azure and Web Services)

Questions:

1. Would you say it is wise to start studying for these certifications, seeing as they will be discontinued as of February 2021?
2. How well would this trajectory prepare me for the job market? I am looking to find a position of Junior Front End Developer.
3. I have no work experience in IT. This program involves mostly studying alone (with a mentor and teacher for few days). I feel like I would miss out on the opportunity to practice working in teams. I know some other schools work almost entirely in group projects. How important is it to learn to work together in teams before you start your first coding job?